Ready for work

Aussie Painters Network have put together a Painting specific Ready for Work Program.

This program is funded by Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ).

We would also like to thank Uni-Pro for supplying the tools that the participants received as their Painter Starting Kit, and the Qld Master Painters Association for the use of their premises for training.

The program is a 5-week unpaid program that consists of practical training and life skills for the first week, followed by 1 week of official training with Construction Skills Training Centre (CSTC) where the participants complete specific units of competency to get them work ready. For weeks three to five they go onsite with employers and start their working career. Once they have completed the 3 weeks work experience the plan is that who they are doing the work with will employ them as an apprentice.

Week one and two got off to a great start. All 7 participants arrived not just on time but up to 30 minutes before start time. For 5 days at the training centre each day, they completed life skills that included but were not limited to: Work etiquette, Resume writing, Interview skills, Healthy living, Fitness in the workplace, Financial management and budgeting.

Each of the five days they also gapped, filled, cut in and rolled their booth. (As one participant stated:- There is an angry painter here that each morning keeps putting more holes in the walls. We just explained that he may not have been fully paid!!)

Week two has seen them go to CSTC, and once again all were on time or early. They completed the training of their required units and from what we heard they had a lot of fun in the process.

Week three has just started and the good old Covid Lockdown has hit. Unfortunately for the next few days they are not able to attend work. From all reports, after Easter they will all be back at it.

We will keep you updated on their progress next month.

If you are interested in getting involved in the program please contact Jo at jo.aussiepaintersnetwork.com.au or 0413 345 595